2010 Nissan Altima Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 381 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2010 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 381 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon impact with another car (my front hitting other car's side at approximately 40 to 45 MPH), both front air bags deployed and the seat belts for driver and passenger unlatched. Without the protection of the seat belts, our lower torso and legs shifted forward, causing injuries to our hips, knees and ankle. Our car went into ongoing traffic and then landed in someone's yard. If we would have struck a second car and the air bags started to deflate, we would have been without any protection for the second collision. We thank god for our protection! …”
NHTSA complaint #10914096, filed 2016-10, 73,000 miles“Head on collision at approximately 45 MPH, braked, direct impact about 25 MPH, airbags did not engage. Driver seat belt did not lock on brake or impact. Consumer stated trucking company has taken steps for repairs but dealership missed some repairs and trucking company refusing to pay outstanding repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #11102959, filed 2018-06, 101,318 miles“Car is all over the road when speed reaches 70 MPH or more. Feels like your driving in a hurricane when there's no wind at all present. Brought this to Nissan's attention, but they said nothing is wrong with the car. Also pointed out that there are no chimes to alert/remind you of putting on seat belts. When car is in motion, passenger can undo seatbelt and no warning chime will occur. Again, Nissan said this is normal for their car.”
NHTSA complaint #10349567, filed 2010-08, 25 miles“Ever since i got the car in May of 2022 I have had problems with my transmission, engine and problems with excessive oil leaking. I’ve tried to get it fixed. None of the repairs have fixed my car even with my warranty and I’m still having problems with it. I have also needed to get a valve cover replacement and many repairs to my engine. My dashboard also has difficulties working and turning on. Sometimes my brakes are faulty and require changes frequently. I also have no seatbelts in my backseat”
NHTSA complaint #11528114, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle slid on a patch of ice. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a snow pile. The driver's seat belt failed to remain latched upon impact and the contact struck her head on the steering wheel. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained blurry vision to the left eye, facial bruising, and a cervical sprain that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.”
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Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 29 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2010 Nissan Altima
74 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsOther or unknown
72 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsEngine
50 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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